In a historic moment for Indian women’s cricket, the team secured their first-ever Test victory over Australia, marking a significant milestone at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The thrilling encounter unfolded over four days, culminating in a remarkable eight-wicket win for India.

India’s women’s cricket team etched their names in history of test cricket as they outclassed Australia, securing a memorable victory by chasing down a target of 75 runs with eight wickets to spare. This achievement marked the team’s first-ever Test win over the formidable Australian side, known for its dominance in women’s cricket.

Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 38 off 61 balls played a pivotal role in steering India to victory. Sneh Rana’s exceptional performance with the ball, claiming crucial wickets including a 4/63 in Australia’s second innings, significantly contributed to India’s triumph. Harmanpreet Kaur and Rajeshwari Gayakwad also took couple of dismissals making a strong bowling attack in the second innings.

India’s batting display in both innings showcased a collective effort. Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Pooja Vastrakar all contributed to India’s commanding lead in the first innings.

Other than Australia’s Tahlia McGrath, no one really added scores on the board which made it easy for the Indian team to wrap up the test match in four days. Sneh Rana, named Player of the Match, for her brilliance performance with the ball. With two home Tests and two consecutive wins, the team has set a compelling example, drawing attention to the resurgence of Test cricket for women in India.
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